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In reply to the discussion: The real scandal of Kucinich working for Fox [View all]agentS
(1,325 posts)54. He could've joined a different network.
But he had to join FOX.
Well, I hope he's able to speak "truth to power" like some posters are saying, but we all know how things really work at FOX.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/20/fox-news-lawsuit-sued-employee-racism-abuse_n_770718.html
Fox News is facing a lawsuit from a former technician who alleges that while at the network, he faced "daily abuse, fear and humiliation" from other employees because of his race, and when he eventually complained, he was fired.
One instance occurred during the 2008 presidential campaign. According to the complaint filed by Harmeen Jones, 32, who is African-American, two of his coworkers said in front of him that they wouldn't feel comfortable having a black president. Jones alleges that one of the men looked at him, saw he was uncomfortable and said, "[A]m I offending your blackness?"
Another example came during the health care debate, when he and his co-workers were working in the "intake room" with screens showing footage from a tea party rally. "[T]his is what happens when you mess with white people's health care," one of the men allegedly told Jones.
One instance occurred during the 2008 presidential campaign. According to the complaint filed by Harmeen Jones, 32, who is African-American, two of his coworkers said in front of him that they wouldn't feel comfortable having a black president. Jones alleges that one of the men looked at him, saw he was uncomfortable and said, "[A]m I offending your blackness?"
Another example came during the health care debate, when he and his co-workers were working in the "intake room" with screens showing footage from a tea party rally. "[T]his is what happens when you mess with white people's health care," one of the men allegedly told Jones.
Oh wait, there's more!
The complaint alleges that several of the defendants "continually made racist, sexist, and extremely offensive comments throughout the course of every working day. These comments concerned African-Americans, Arabs, Muslims, Hispanics, women, and Jews." Jones also claims he was often told "you look like a gangster" or "like you're ready to shoot someone."
According to Jones, when he tried to speak with other African-American employees at the network, they "told him to keep his head down and not say anything." He claims that he was treated differently -- such as not being allowed to take sick days and being blamed for mistakes he did not have any control over -- and received poor marks on his employee review that were based on reasons that were "factually inaccurate."
According to Jones, when he tried to speak with other African-American employees at the network, they "told him to keep his head down and not say anything." He claims that he was treated differently -- such as not being allowed to take sick days and being blamed for mistakes he did not have any control over -- and received poor marks on his employee review that were based on reasons that were "factually inaccurate."
Do people think DK will get an honest chance at FOX? Really? You'd trust those snakes to not edit/warp/misinterpret the liberal cause? I'd trust them as much as I'd trust the guy in the creepy white van to offer me a ride from work.
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I'm not happy with Dennis...but if he wants to get his voice and views out there...
joeybee12
Jan 2013
#19
Yeah, I feel we will hear more crickets from conservatives on fox noise with Kucinich giving them
xoom
Jan 2013
#117
The real scandal is that he's a turncoat and he deserves all the shit they give him at FAUX. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Jan 2013
#2
Fox 'news" is a GOP propaganda station. Kucinich helps them look like they're "fair and balanced".
AlinPA
Jan 2013
#22
Oh Puh-leeze! For Dennis to lend credibility to Fox as a "news outlet" is disgraceful, and if he...
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2013
#28
After screaming that others are "DLC shills," you're now saying they're "liberals"?
ProSense
Jan 2013
#20
Ssshh! It's quite a shock when you find out your heroes' feet are made of clay, like everyone else.
Tarheel_Dem
Jan 2013
#35
so what you are saying is to sacrifice substance, and all credibility
Great Caesars Ghost
Jan 2013
#91
As I posted earlier..."Dennis Kucinich should become a quiet but destructive corporate lobbyist
Luminous Animal
Jan 2013
#21
Fox has a stubstantial audience and Democrats appear on the network all the time.
Luminous Animal
Jan 2013
#46
I just think of FOX money as Hate Money and for DK to cash his check from there is horrible
NightWatcher
Jan 2013
#24
I never liked Dennis until now. At least he isn't lobbying for some fucked corporation or Right-wing
DainBramaged
Jan 2013
#32
He will be working in support of their lie - that they are "fair and balanced" as they work at their
AlinPA
Jan 2013
#118
We need a liberal infrastructure for US, not to take care of out of work congresspeople...
forestpath
Jan 2013
#36
You might actually need some policy chops and knowledge to work for a think tank
alcibiades_mystery
Jan 2013
#40
FOX has big bucks to spend and Kucinich is an honest voice. He is also a strong MAN, not sell out.
CarmanK
Jan 2013
#70
I'll turn to Fox to see Dennis and I NEVER watch Fox, not even for a minute. nt
valerief
Jan 2013
#74
If anyone thinks Faux are going to allow him to be an unfettered troll on their shows...
Turborama
Jan 2013
#97